Raja Rajan Coming to Preach in Chicago

July 28, 2010 5:54 am

Raja Rajan Coming to Chicago from India. Preaching Sunday August 1st at 10am at Whitney Young High School, 211 S Laflin, Chicago, enter at door #9. Worshiping all kinds of gods and dancing in front of the idols with fire was my spiritual life until I was invited to the church.  Truth was staring at my face, as I had many immoral relationships and lying was my mother tongue.  I decided to follow the truth and thought my parents would be happy with my decision but my Dad was very upset. Come to church for the rest of the story.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Guest Speaker: Raja Rajan from Chennai, India

We invite you to come and hear this compelling story in its entirety…

“Worshiping all kinds of gods and dancing in front of the idols with fire was my spiritual life until I was invited to the church. Truth was staring at my face, as I had many immoral relationships and lying was my mother tongue. I decided to follow the truth and thought my parents would be happy with my decision but my Dad was very upset. My earlier plan was to move to the United States and pursue my career. I had also joined a computer course to make my dream come true. When I became a disciple I dropped my computer course as I no longer wanted to go to the States but be here in India and preach the word. When he saw that I was firm in my decision, he came to the church and belted me. My mom fainted and my father threatened me that she will die if I go to church. When I decided to leave he asked me never to return and took my bag, books and everything. I was left with only my bible. He never spoke to me for 4 years. After 4 years as a Christian I got married to Debs. They were against our marriage and even sent my uncle to stop the marriage, but seeing Deb’s Dad who was a Commissioner of Police he left. We went into the full time ministry in few months and then left to New Delhi to assist the church there. Served in the ministry for 13 years there and came back to Chennai in 2007. Later only after 6 months we resigned and joined the new movement.”

-Raja

James Series: Spiritual Maturity, part 4

July 26, 2010 6:03 pm

Preached by Chris Broom, 7/18/2010

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Sergio Muresan Graduates from Chemical Recovery Ministry

Sergio Muresan (right) Graduates from Chemical Recovery Ministry


James Series: Spiritual Maturity, part 4 – Outline

James Chapter 3:1

Let’s take a look at what this verse is talking about… Can only a few really teach? Should the preacher do your Christianity for you? We need to examine this in context…

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James Series: Spiritual Maturity, part 3

July 16, 2010 5:34 pm

Preached by Chris Broom, 7/11/2010

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Carl Buckner Graduates from Chemical Recovery Ministry!

Carl Buckner (left) Graduates from Chemical Recovery Ministry!


James Series: Spiritual Maturity, part 3 – Outline

James chapter 2
As our fellowship celebrates it’s 4th anniversary of “lighting a fire in Chicago,” as the bulletin you received this morning says, we will be looking at one of the most “flammable” subjects in religion: faith and deeds.

- James 2:14 You’re not saved by works. But you’re not saved without them either.
- James 2:17, 26 Faith without action is dead. What part of that is hard to understand?
- James 2:19 Demons believe there is one God. Of course, they are not saved.
- James 2:23 Faith and our actions make us God’s friend, like Abraham.
- Dead faith, without deeds won’t help you or anyone else. It won’t even get you through this life in a good way.

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James Series: Spiritual Maturity, part 2

July 10, 2010 6:56 am

Preached by Chris Broom, 7/4/2010

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Sandra Villarino Gets Baptized!

Sandra Villarino Gets Baptized!


James Series: Spiritual Maturity, part 2 – Outline

As we celebrate the Fourth of July, let us remember that all men and women are created equal and need to be loved equally.

- James 2:1-12 Because we love God, we vow to treat people differently. It’s not “about me” anymore. Favoritism: take this analogy deeper than just rich and poor.
- Leviticus 19:15 Judge fairly. How? Love your neighbor as yourself. Anyone, rich or poor, can slander God’s Word; or glorify it.
- 1 Samuel 16:7 How do you make a right judgement? Look at the heart, like god does.
1) It’s not who you are- it’s whose you are.
2) It’s not what you have, it’s what you give.
3) It’s not where you are from, it’s where you are going.

Galatians 6:7-10 Love invests a Lot.
Acts 20:22 Love Overcomes fear.
1 Thessalonians 2:8 Love dares to be Vulnerable.
Psalm 5:1-3 Love Expects miracles.

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James Series: Spiritual Maturity, part 1

July 2, 2010 5:33 pm

Preached by Chris Broom, 6/27/2010

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Roderick Pace Gets Baptized!

Roderick Pace Gets Baptized!


James Series: Spiritual Maturity, part 1 – Outline

We are the only “Bibles” some people will ever read. What do you say? How do you act? What do you call people to? Are you a servant of the Lord who is spiritually mature?

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